Panthers tight end Steve Smith beats Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson for a two-yard touchdown catch during the first quarter at the Metrodome on Sunday, October 14, 2013 in Minneapolis. (Pioneer Press: Simon Guerra)

Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson had a tougher day than most of his teammates Sunday, being the guy beaten in coverage on two touchdown passes in the Carolina Panthers’ 35-10 win. Robinson was beaten by Steve Smith for a 2-yard touchdown on the Panthers’ first drive and by Brandon LaFell on a 79-yard catch-and-run early in the third quarter. Here is Robinson …

On Smith’s touchdown: “There was a lot of traffic — just got crossed up on the inside. I have to get through the traffic and make a play on the ball.”

On LaFell’s touchdown: “I just have to be in better position, get on that route and take it away.”

On what he can do differently: “Continue to improve and be more consistent. I am trying to improve my technique, my assignments and executing.”

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